i am not a teenager any more, it was displayed at my local library. I love to read new books, so i checked it out, i am glad that i did. I didn't want to read his dad's book which were published at least 10 years ago, i want to read something new and fresh.

I haven't finished reading, but it already boosted my confidence. Every adults probably think that they know what to do in order to be successful in their lives. This book is like a personal coach, it taught me something that I have never thought about.

Of course, there are things in this book that are just for teens. Overall, it is a very good book. It can be read more than once just to remind yourself when you are not feeling so sure about yourself.

Well, I'm 14 and perfectly authorized to write a review for this book since it IS for teenagers. The entire freshman class is being required to read this book as a part of our 48 Books Program and some of us like it and some of us absolutely can't stand it. I would give it the fact that it's remotely interesting but it's mean in a way that if you do something wrong you're totally undermining your self-esteem and I think that's just plain wrong. To make this book better he should have put more in that are popular that people actually know about and are funny, not just being used to prove a point. Also, the way he wants us to write in the book and stuff just doesn't appeal to ANY of us because of the way it's phrased before a line to write. Most of us just kind of think about it and go on. It's hard to hold my attention on it for very long because just reading through Habit #2 makes you read over a hundred pages of boring text. My school is in the top 36 elite high schools in the nation and they expect us to read this boring book that's of little or no help to the majority of it's freshmen? I mean, my math teacher thinks it's the best book on the planet, but seriously, he's kind of old. Us teens (who the book was actually written for) think it's not all that great. Whatever. Read it yourself and see what you think, this is only my opinion after all, not that a whole lot of people are going to read it or anything.

This book helps to answer the question- What must I
do to be successful? The author discusses good habits of
highly effective teens, as well as planning and win-win
scenarios. Above all, a teen must be a good listener in
order to influence people. Poor listeners are identified
by the author; as follows:

o Do you pretend to listen?
o Is your listening selective?
o Do you listen to words only or take in other things
like body language?
o Are you empathetic?
o Does your mind wander in another galaxy?

These are all good questions which the author poses.
Each of us has a style. Some students are imaginative,
creative or spatial. Others are investigative or
inquisitive. Still others tend to be realists or
fatalists. A minority of people tend to be too analytical.
This phenomenon is called "analysis paralysis". Our
tendency to over analyze a problem actually gets in the way
of successfully executing a practical solution on an
immediate basis.

Teams have all kinds of people. Some are plodders.
Others are followers. Some may innovate while a minority
of people harmonize the group and aid in its ultimate
cohesion as a unit.

The book is an excellent value, The author poses
questions aimed at getting teens to identify and correct
sloppy habits/predispositions. These negative aspects
may hinder academic performance later on.

This is a very good book for middle and high school age kids. It gives them a direction and a way to plan how they live and interact with other teens and adults. I'd also recommend getting the companion workbook The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Workbook [[ASIN:1929494173 The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens Workbook. It helps cement the concepts covered in the book

Like many of the reviewers on here, I too was one of the unfortunate teens who had this book thrust upon them in high school. I was always a negativist at heart, so I am naturally critical of self-help programs and feel-good books like this one. But since I was going through a rough patch in my life, I decided to give it an honest chance. Plus, it was given to us at no charge, which I did appreciate.

Unfortunately, this book is only helpful to one of two different types of teens, neither category of which I happened to fall into. First are the type of individuals who are already happy-go-lucky, self-confident, and have already fully developed a sense of identity. Teens who are depressed, have a bad family situation, have financial troubles, or have issues with self-image should forget this book even exists. The second type of rare teenage breed who might actually benefit from this book is the one who has the dedication and the energy to uproot his or her entire life in order to live it according to Sean Covey's strict specifications.

Personally, I found the book to be so overly enthusiastic that it actually sickened me. Covey seems to assume every teenager is of the same mold. He doesn't account for some very important variables which often contribute to teenage stress and hardship (i.e., moving to a new location, domestic violence, the death of a loved one, mental illness, etc.) and the issues he does address are often glossed over in a goofy, unrealistic manner. It's plain to see that Covey, despite his "I-used-to-be-just-like-you" attitude, didn't have too many problems growing up. Perhaps he should have let someone more qualified write this book.

Even the people who might enjoy this text will be turned off by its blatant profiteering. There are copious references to a companion planner that you are supposed to buy, as if all other day planners are somehow incompatible.

My advice for troubled teens: burn this book and keep listening to angry music and playing violent video games. It is far more therapeutic than reading "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens".

I cringe every time I see this book. I was forced to teach it to a 9th grade advisory class and we all hated every painful minute of it (despite my "give it a chance" attitude--I really did try!). It's a very boring read to begin with, and is filled with unrealistic advice. The worst one I can remember is that he says something along the lines of "success comes from you, not from who you know, the latter of which is a common belief and downfall of many". EXCUSE ME? Are you going to tell me that YOUR success (Sean) has NOTHING to do with your dad's? Come the (insert expletive here) on!
Teens need guidance that empathizes with them, tells them how to deal with realistic situations, rather than preach at them and tell them that scheduling their lives will make all the difference.
Please, schools across the country, stop forcing this on our students. This is not the solution to our so-called 'troubled youths'--this book does NOT speak to them (read other reviews here if you don't believe me!)

I discovered this book by accident. I found the 365 days version with excerpts and jokingly said to my Mum that I should get it. She was serious that I should and bought it for me. I was intrigued...

That quite possibly changed by life (not dramatically mind you but kept me on the right track). It took me ages to find the full version, but I bought (it wasn't cheap!) and read it straight away (and was a bit rude considering I was staying at someones house as a guest and hid in my room for hours reading!).

It was the first "self help" book I have read and I'd say the best. It is SO easy to read and has lots of pictures and things so it's not just pages and pages of writing.

I have read this book many times and even though I haven't read it for a year or so I can still remember half of the 7 habits and some of my Personal Mission Statement I wrote.
But anyway, the book is great, easy to read and the stuff makes sense, really quickly - you don't have to sit and think about it for ages, you get it straight away - and you WILL remember it.
I haven't even bothered reading his father's book - I've seen it in stores and been put off by the pages full of writing.

Give this book a go - even if it is the only "self Help" book you EVER read it won't disappoint you (I have found others just don't match up).
Give it to your kids, grandkids, nieces and nephews or even your adult relatives and friends. Apart from the references to school aduts can still get a lot out of it!

ENJOY!

I read this book before I gave it to my thirteen year old son. Because I was told that if gave great insight on the the way that some teenagers think as they go through growing pains. It also was helpful to my child to see that there was someone else who had similar issues and experiences. This book also gave detailed characteristics that a negagtive/unsuccessful teen would have and the positive characteristics that a successful teen should posses. I recommed this book to every parent and there teens to use as a steping stone for opening the means of communication into character building.

Claudette

This has proven to be an excellent resource for teenagers, especially those entering high school. This book is easily read, and will offer excellent information to the high school or middle school student. I recommend adding a written journal aspect, as this would afford the student an opportunity to reflect on personal thoughts, goals, etc.
Highly recommended!

This book is the most painful book I've ever had to read. Spare yourself and don't read it.

This book is excellent to guide your children on the right path of life at an early age.

The book was fine, after I ordered it from Books A Million. I had ordered it from Amazon's vendor "Warehouse Deals", and after waiting two weeks with no book and no response to my questions to "Warehouse Deals" I ordered from Books A Million. On their behalf Amazon did credit my account. Still have not had a response from the seller(?).

I actually bought this book for myself when I was 25 years old. I didn't buy it for a teenaged brother or a daughter. It was purely for myself. I had read Stephen Covey's "7 Habits..." when I was in college and was very inspired by the book but decided to buy this book just to check it out. It looked like a fun read and I was curious to know what Stephen's son had to say about the habits. As mentioned in other reviews, both books have exactly the same ideas except Sean's book presents the ideas in a much simpler form (without losing the essense). I think the simplicity of Sean's book actually enhances the message being communicated. And now, although I still have Stephen Covey's book, I refer back to Sean Covey's book instead when I want a refresher. I highly recommend this book to adults who are looking for inspirational self-help books. I am going out to buy Sean's other book which seem to be receiving higher acclaim. Cheers.

Another bestseller which I love and recommend you - How to be a Super Hot Woman: 339 Tips to Make Every Man Fall in Love with You and Every Woman Envy You

Fantastic books!

I recommend this book for young adults too.The simple, no-nonsense approach of Sean Covey makes this book an easy read. There's no useless psychobabble in this book unlike other self-help books.

This books is absolute bulls**t. Any idiot could tell you everything in this book, but it takes a special skill to write something that does it in a way that is so condescending and preachy. If you enjoyed this book than you, my friend, are in need of self-help.

After reading 7 Habits of the Highly Successful Family, I checked the teen book out at the library and liked it very much. Bought 2 copies to give to my teens. When your 16 year old son likes it, you know it's a winner.

The message is good, but I was disappointed with this book.

This is a much abbreviated version of Sean Covey's "7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens" which is a remake of Steven Covey's original "7 Habits of Highly Effective People."

The 7 Habits books have a great message, and I was hoping to use the 7 Habits in a summer leadership program for a 10th grade football team. I hoped that these miniature books could be handed out as our "text" but I could not use it that way. It is not organized with clear chapters that identify each habit by number.

This book would be OK as a memory refresher, but otherwise I recommend the original book for the whole message.

There were a number of things i liked about this book, and, also, a number of things i didn't like about this book, which left this reader unsure. I liked how he related to the reader which, in this case, is the teenager struggling with himself (something my fifteen-year-old brother personally experienced in reading this book). With that said, i felt this book was dated in it's content and out of touch with the issues facing today's teens, something modern and mainstream 'Youth-improvement-experts' Harrison M and Jay McGraw do effectively. Jay McGraw's book Life Strategies For Teens and Harrison M's Self Power for Teens differ from Covey's book in that their books gain substance and credibility from a real-world perspective (that is dealing with the heart of today's issues facing teens)- which is lacking in Covey's book. This book mimics too closely the perennial self-help favorite The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People - herein lies its weakness as it struggles to set clear and concise principles of its own. A good read, not a diffinitive guide.

As a parent of a 13 year old boy I have recently begun to enter into some difficult and even treacherous terrain. After exhausting the resources of our local library, I came across Sean Covey's book and am eternally grateful for this gem. Both my son and I have read the book (more than once) and have continued to learn new techniques to help us tackle each new problem and stage that we encounter. Being a teen doesn't have to be a torment and what we learn in our youth will help to shape us into well-rounded adults. Through reading Seven Habits, my son has developed a healthy sense of self along with a healthy dose of respect for others and has begun to show a more motivated, confident disposition to his life and responsibilities. A worthwhile tool to make use of for youngsters and their care-givers!

My 15 yr old son, who struggles academically LOVES this book. It's very encouraging & helpful. I think the fact that he says he loves it, says it all!

As a teacher in a continuation high school leardership class I selected this book for students only after reading it. It was recommended to me and before reading it I was skeptical. I had read many other books that were written by adults for kids; most were condescending and used an adult's version of what kids might want to hear. This book is different. Sean Covey brilliantly speaks to students at their level. Covey has been able to remove the barrier between author and reader so often found in these "help" books. I have since purchased other books to review and none of them could capture the students in my class.

This is an excellent book for 10 yrs and above. My daughter loves the examples and illustrations. She was reading it at school and insisted we get it so she could add notes. -- Highly recommended.

As a teacher in a continuation high school leardership class I selected this book for students only after reading it. It was recommended to me and before reading it I was skeptical. I had read many other books that were written by adults for kids; most were condescending and used an adult's version of what kids might want to hear. This book is different. Sean Covey brilliantly speaks to students at their level. Covey has been able to remove the barrier between author and reader so often found in these "help" books. I have since purchased other books to review and none of them could capture the students in my class.

This is an excellent book for 10 yrs and above. My daughter loves the examples and illustrations. She was reading it at school and insisted we get it so she could add notes. -- Highly recommended.

This miniature edition, which I ordered by mistake, is nothing as advertised. There are no cartoons, quotes, it's short by about 20 pages, and the pages there are are tiny. When I opened it and scanned, I estimated the value to be 20 cents.

I ordered this as a Christmas present for a teen, so now I have to find something more appropriate. So little Sean is a chip off the old block, all ads and hype, no follow through. Is this an example of a successful teen? I guess the answer is yes, at least financially. I, on the other hand, will not be reading books by either Sr or Jr. Bah.

I mistakenly ordered this book based on the reviews written here. Most people who wrote them didn't realize they were writing in the 'miniature edition' section. This book is a little bigger than a matchbox and not worth ten cents.

if this book does not help you or touch your life in any way, then you must have a perfect life already.

This is a great book to teach positive character eduction to high school students. It has some very valuable information and insight on making positive changes to improve teen's behaviors that will help enable them to form lasting relationships, from speaking and listening skills to attitudes. It offers insight on making positive changes to improve relationships with others and within themselves.
This is a book I highly recommend!

Every Teen That Has Problems in Their Life SHOULD Read This Book!!!! The reason I say this is because I did stuff that was really bad for me and I lied to my parents alot and I thoght I didn't have alot going for me untill I read this book and I'm still reading it. Sean teaches you to have a better life and to be in control of every thing in your life and my life is coming back together so well. So if you have really bad problems read this book. You will be suprised with the results!

Marina Kushner
Author
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I got this book for my foster teens but tossed it in the recycling bin instead. The book is full of chatter; the authors never get to the point. Plus all the illustrations, boxes and fonts, which I guess are supposed to be hip, give you a headache. I did plog through this quagmire long enough to confirm the authors weren't saying anything that would inspire a kid, so it's just as well they slathered it with window dressing. The book dies have a catchy cover, which I assume is designed to attract parents, not kids. Heck, I bought it.

This is one of the most horrible books I have ever had the displeausare to read. I am absolutely dismayed at the rating it has here on Amazon, and this alone has caused me to distrust the rating system. This book gives advice that could never help anyone, and would send even the most righteous person on a guilt trip. Some of the advice in this book includes 'centers', a wonderful selection that advises distrust of friends and parents, and advises you to become obsessed with 'principles'. One of the pictures shows a guidepost, on this guidepost there are two directions: one way points to friends and drugs, while the other way points to a job, college, and sex. Does this make any sense to you? It doesn't to me. This is just a small portion of the terrible advice given in the first chapter. Now for one of the excellent ancedotes this wonderous book has: When the author was in high school, he had a crush on this girl. Now he doesn't talk to her, but he does tell his friend. His friend aproaches the girl, and she he one the author had a crush on] simply says, "Oh, Sean; he's fat.". What a lovely story. Does this have any relation to the rest of the book? Not at all. This book is terrible, and I truly pity anyone who has to lay eyes on this monstrosity.

My 12 year old got bored with it, she's probably too young for this book. I am hoping she will pick it up in a year or so. I thought it was interesting and usefull.

This book: The 7 HABITS of Highly Effective TEENS, included many wonderful/helpful ideas, wich i used and enjoyed on my own. This book is what i call a guidance book. That helps in my eyes young teens who have problems in highly effective areas. This book basically shows you how to develope good habbits, it makes you become a better person, working on your personality and bad habits. the author gave you his fathers seven habbits to success in all parts of life. The author Sean Covey, put it in a fun and easy way to understand the point of this wonderful book.This book was actually a slight help to both me and my mother. I learned to work things out with her, and agree on things easier.
This book also helped me to go in a new direction with my life with things I definitely needed to change. Another habit that i developed in reading this book was to help me become better with other people through conversation, teamwork, and reactions.

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens is what I like to call a guidance book. Author Sean Covey gives you his father's seven habits to success in all parts in life, but in a fun, easy to understand way. Some habits help you become a better person, working on your personality and habits. Others help you become better with other people through conversation, teamwork, and reactions. This book really helped me go in a new direction with my life with things I definitely needed to change. After reading this, honesty and being proactive became top priorities, a first in some time. The book showed me that people have thoughts, and that by improving how you listen, life became easier. The book gives humorous side cartoons, activities for thought, and deep, touching, personal stories of both Covey and various teens, making it one of those books you can never put down. I have read this book many times since last year, and still refer to it. I recommend it to any teen, or in fact, any person. All you need to read this book is an open mind to your true self and a want for improvement.

As a 16 year old junior in high school, I have found this book to be the best I have ever read for someone who wants to improve your life. You may think that you don't need this book if you are a teen, but you do... it's changed my life.

His emphasis on character as the basis of effective living -- and a good basis for life -- is a unifying theme that will pull together all of the other points Sean Covey places in his book. This book is no copycat of his father's book; it is sharply readable and entertaining, as he promises at the outset.

It's not hard to forget all the reasons not to be self-centered, materialistic, petty, and all the other bad things, when you keep in mind the idea of having good character as the basis for learning. In this way, too, the student can keep in mind possible explanations for parent behavior; they are reacting to stimuli that include but are not limited to things the reader may be up to. Not that parents are perfect -- not all of them, anyway. Some parents should be taken to the cleaners to dry in the sun, at least for a while. However, all other things being equal, the parent who does not aim at least part of his or her relationship with youth on the overall development and growth of his or her teen may be readily persuaded to see the light and accept the child for who he or she is by throwing this book at them.

I have to give The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens about 4 stars, but it was a toss-up. It doesn't compare well with War and Peace, but as self-improvement reading it is hard to beat the seven habits book. The title probably required a release from the father-author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People -- or a great father-son relationship, anyway. On second thought, the publisher would have required the release, regardless.

Almost nothing gets 5 stars. However, if you know somebody who is -- or if you are -- feeling messed up about which end is up and it seems that everything is racing through the mind too quickly, then slow down and look at the fundamentals, a little. Next, give this book to your parents, it should be mandatory reading as part of the parent licensing program I would propose that somebody or some group, church, religion or philosophy administer.

Wow this is one of those books that when you first look at it it looks boring its not. I ran for the Miss pagent of my town. "In my case Miss Yucca Valley" I was told that I was going to read in this book. I love to read so I didnt think much of it. I began to read every day. I fell in love with the ideas that this book holds. I began to read every chance I got. My friends were laughing at me because all I talked about was this book. The lessons in this story really taught me something. Every teen should read it.

It's right, these are highly effective habits for not only teenagers, but anyone. I was disappointed with this miniature edition, not because there is anything wrong with it, but I did not expect it to be so small. I recommend the regular sized book. You will undoubtedly be an improved man if you read this book.

It's true! It's a life changing book....

We were going through some things with our 16 year old Daughter. She was making really bad choices for herself. She was going down the wrong path in alot of areas of her life. While she was going on a trip with her grandparents, I orderd this book to send with her to read. It came in to late she had already left for her trip. So when we got the book, I began to read it. It was such a powerful book. I read it to my husband, and he called her grandparents right away and had them buy her the full edition book while she was away. Well, when she got home after being gone a week. We had a discussion about it. She cried and told us she was sorry for the way she had been treating us and for the wrong things she had been doing. (Making a very long story short) The book she said help her adjust her thinking on things. I saw a life change from reading this book. She has also leant it out to her best freind to read. She LOVED it! I would suggest for every parent to get this book. Your kids will love it! He also reaches into their level with cartoons, and quotes too. So it's easy reading for them.

Also, A few years back My Husband had read his father's book (The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ), And I saw a total transformation in him from reading it. So both books are highing recommended.

I completely fell in love with this book the second I started reading it. Sean is an amazing writer and wish someday to meet him. Everything in this book has helped me through real- life situations. A very important accomplishment was made becuase of this book and because I wanted it so badly; I made all a's and b's my ninth grade year. This was my first time in my life that I had made that great accomplishment.

Excellent book. The author Sean Covey closely follows the principles of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People at a level that teenagers can understand and relate to. Examples, cartoons and visuals used are relevant. Book is written in a manner which is interesting and thought provoking.

The old scamster even got his kid in on this racket - I mean, just how bold is that? Remarkable.

RV

I read the original version of The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People early on. If fact, I became a certified instructor and have taught the material to several thousand people.

Although the material is fantastic, I always found the book a bit academic, a little dry for me. When Stephen Covey's son wrote the TEEN version of this book, he reached out to the non-academic market. This book is a delight to read and is extremely reader friendly for those of us that are visual and relay on our right brain.

I recommend this book for your teens, but also for anyone interested in this material. I keep copies of both versions and a couple editions in other languages in my library, but if I could own only one version of the Seven Habits material, it would be the TEEN version.

I bought this book for my 15 year old daughter, I'll admit I bought it at first as a punishment for lieing to me... it was originally meant for her... I just received it and spent my entire lunch hour reading it word for word! This is a fun read, and full of valuable information. I felt like i was 15 years old again talking to one of my older friends....
This is definately a GREAT book and every person should read it.. not just teens!

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is written by Sean Covey as a teens guide for life. This book is a motivational book, "I wrote it because life for teens is no longer a playground... this book can be like a compass to help you navigate through it" (4). Fireside published this book in October, 1998. Sean Covey stresses three major points: to have self-mastery, have relationships and work as a team, and relax every once in a while.
Self-mastery is divided into three habits: be proactive, begin with the end in mind, and put first things first. Habit one is to be proactive which means he or she needs to take responsibility for his or her own life, there is no need to blame things on others. This habit also tells he or she that everyone causes his or her own problems, not other people. Elaine Maxwell said, , "Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man's doing but my own. I am the force" (60). Habits two is begin with the end in mind which means to plan a goal and a mission and keep it, he or she needs to plan ahead for the future. "So often, in our quest to be more popular and to be part of the `in-group,' we lose sight of the things that are far more important..."(93). Habit three is self explanatory: put first things first. He or she needs to follow a few guidelines to fulfill this habit. He or she needs to prioritize and keep the important things first and do the other things later when it is more convenient. Edmund Hillary, the first person to climb Mt. Everest, said, "It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves" (118). When he or she does these three habits they move up a level to work on three more levels before he or she does the final level.
Sean's second point in his book is to be civic, which means have relationships and work as a team. This point also has three habits for one to follow. Habit four is think win-win, he or she should never think win-lose. Everyone is a winner and having a win-win attitude will boost his or her confidence and he or she will not become sore losers or have an attitude like one. C. S. Lewis said, "Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man" (146). Habit five tells a teenager to seek first to understand, then to be understood. This habit is saying one should not be rude in a conversation, he or she may not believe what the other is saying, but it could be valuable advice for the future. Listening to people sincerely is VERY important. Listening could save your life. A person may help another person out in life by speaking simple words or giving a lecture. A Native American proverb says, "Listen, or thy tongue will make thee deaf" (175). The last habit in this group is to synergize. This means a multitude of things such as working with a group to achieve more: "two heads are better than one", if someone works alone, he or she will get half or a third the work done compared to a group of two or three. Also, synergizing will help he or she sharpen his or her people skills and become prepared for group effort in future jobs. "Synergy doesn't just happen. It's a process. You have to get there" (198). Now that he or she has completed these six steps, he or she can now...relax.
The third point of this book is to sharpen the saw. This means he or she needs to renew himself or herself, he or she need to take a break every once in a while. He or she also needs to know that life is not all work and no play, just relax and enjoy life. Lastly, relaxation is important in being successful. Famous Ancient Greek saying "Nothing overmuch" (207) tells of the importance of balance and to keep in touch with his or her four dimensions of life: body, brain, heart, and soul. Now that these seven steps are complete, he or she can start ALL over again!
This is a great book, it has taught me to cope with my life. I am in the driver's seat of life and if I turn the wheel the wrong direction, I did it, not anyone else. It has also taught me that prioritizing is VERY important, a prioritized life is a few more steps closer to self rejuvenation. I have learned that one does not need to take the fast lane of life, but to go the speed that one thinks they need to take, one should control and prepare himself or herself for everything, and "be all that you can be". I liked the illustrations and examples that Sean had in his book. At first I was confused about the book, but when I read the examples and looked at the illustrations, it gave me a better understanding of the book. The book was overall great and in my opinion I see no need for improvement. Overall the explanations and methods that Sean tells one about makes the book valuable, it helps he or she have a better grasp on life and also a better understanding. To most people the rejuvenation is the best part, but he or she needs to remember that they have to go through SIX steps to get to the last step, like habit two says, he or she needs to begin with the end in mind.
Sean Covey's motivational book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is a great book and should be mandatory for every teen to read. The purpose of the book is to help teens become more successful and know the meaning of life in three easy to follow points, self-mastery, relationships and teamwork, and relaxation. I would recommend for ALL teens to read this book because, it has changed many lives and has the potential to change many others.

The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is written by Sean Covey as a teens guide for life. This book is a motivational book, "I wrote it because life for teens is no longer a playground... this book can be like a compass to help you navigate through it" (4). Fireside published this book in October, 1998. Sean Covey stresses three major points: to have self-mastery, have relationships and work as a team, and relax every once in a while.
Self-mastery is divided into three habits: be proactive, begin with the end in mind, and put first things first. Habit one is to be proactive which means he or she needs to take responsibility for his or her own life, there is no need to blame things on others. This habit also tells he or she that everyone causes his or her own problems, not other people. Elaine Maxwell said, , "Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man's doing but my own. I am the force" (60). Habits two is begin with the end in mind which means to plan a goal and a mission and keep it, he or she needs to plan ahead for the future. "So often, in our quest to be more popular and to be part of the `in-group,' we lose sight of the things that are far more important..."(93). Habit three is self explanatory: put first things first. He or she needs to follow a few guidelines to fulfill this habit. He or she needs to prioritize and keep the important things first and do the other things later when it is more convenient. Edmund Hillary, the first person to climb Mt. Everest, said, "It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves" (118). When he or she does these three habits they move up a level to work on three more levels before he or she does the final level.
Sean's second point in his book is to be civic, which means have relationships and work as a team. This point also has three habits for one to follow. Habit four is think win-win, he or she should never think win-lose. Everyone is a winner and having a win-win attitude will boost his or her confidence and he or she will not become sore losers or have an attitude like one. C. S. Lewis said, "Pride gets no pleasure out of having something, only out of having more of it than the next man" (146). Habit five tells a teenager to seek first to understand, then to be understood. This habit is saying one should not be rude in a conversation, he or she may not believe what the other is saying, but it could be valuable advice for the future. Listening to people sincerely is VERY important. Listening could save your life. A person may help another person out in life by speaking simple words or giving a lecture. A Native American proverb says, "Listen, or thy tongue will make thee deaf" (175). The last habit in this group is to synergize. This means a multitude of things such as working with a group to achieve more: "two heads are better than one", if someone works alone, he or she will get half or a third the work done compared to a group of two or three. Also, synergizing will help he or she sharpen his or her people skills and become prepared for group effort in future jobs. "Synergy doesn't just happen. It's a process. You have to get there" (198). Now that he or she has completed these six steps, he or she can now...relax.
The third point of this book is to sharpen the saw. This means he or she needs to renew himself or herself, he or she need to take a break every once in a while. He or she also needs to know that life is not all work and no play, just relax and enjoy life. Lastly, relaxation is important in being successful. Famous Ancient Greek saying "Nothing overmuch" (207) tells of the importance of balance and to keep in touch with his or her four dimensions of life: body, brain, heart, and soul. Now that these seven steps are complete, he or she can start ALL over again!
This is a great book, it has taught me to cope with my life. I am in the driver's seat of life and if I turn the wheel the wrong direction, I did it, not anyone else. It has also taught me that prioritizing is VERY important, a prioritized life is a few more steps closer to self rejuvenation. I have learned that one does not need to take the fast lane of life, but to go the speed that one thinks they need to take, one should control and prepare himself or herself for everything, and "be all that you can be". I liked the illustrations and examples that Sean had in his book. At first I was confused about the book, but when I read the examples and looked at the illustrations, it gave me a better understanding of the book. The book was overall great and in my opinion I see no need for improvement. Overall the explanations and methods that Sean tells one about makes the book valuable, it helps he or she have a better grasp on life and also a better understanding. To most people the rejuvenation is the best part, but he or she needs to remember that they have to go through SIX steps to get to the last step, like habit two says, he or she needs to begin with the end in mind.
Sean Covey's motivational book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens is a great book and should be mandatory for every teen to read. The purpose of the book is to help teens become more successful and know the meaning of life in three easy to follow points, self-mastery, relationships and teamwork, and relaxation. I would recommend for ALL teens to read this book because, it has changed many lives and has the potential to change many others.

The 7 habits of highly effective teens is the perfect book for teens. It's a book is a useful guide for teens. It tells what teen should do and not to do. It's a fun book to read. If you haven't already read this, your life is wasted...

Seven habits of inflicted teens

This book is about how students act about there habits. They do drugs and alcohol.
Drugs are were you doing smokes and weed. Alcohol is were you drinking. I used to do drugs, but now that I have one Nisei and one nefu and another one on the way. So I don't really have time to do those kinds of drugs and alcohol.

There's nothing to do, but what until there all grow up and get married.

This so called book. The book I read was okay. The book cursed out some facts on real life. Which was cool it talked about real life problems, not problems of like rich peoples kids cursing at their teachers and their parents don't know what to do with the situation.
As my teacher was saying one day when we first started to read this book. Some parents like to give this book to their teenagers as a gift. Have them read It and some times they change. Some kids don't read it. That's what my teacher said. I just read the book and answer the questions in the book.

The book was okay to read I understand it. I usually don't understand any of the books I want to read. Sucks to be me! That's what I think. Well today at lunch was so fun. Me and I friends went and did stage surfing. Like at concerts. Had to write that. That's it for me on writing this essay.